Good morning, committee members. I call the meeting to order. The clerk has advised that we do have a quorum.
Those appearing virtually have been sound-tested. We still have one minor issue with a witness, but we'll see how it goes.
Welcome to meeting number 105 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.
Today’s meeting is taking place in a hybrid format. People are attending in person and virtually using Zoom.
You have the option to speak in the official language of your choice. In the room, interpretation services are available by using the headsets and selecting the language of your choice. If you're appearing virtually, click on the globe icon on the bottom of your Surface, and choose the language of your choice. If there is a breakdown in interpretation services, please get my attention. If you're in the room, raise your hand. If you're appearing virtually, use the “raise hand” function. We will suspend while it is being corrected.
For the protection of our interpreters, I would also like to remind those appearing in the room to please keep earpieces away from the microphones because it does cause popping and can lead to hearing issues for our translators.
Please direct all comments through the chair.
Pursuant to the order of reference of Tuesday, February 27, 2024, the committee will begin its study of Bill C-58, an act to amend the Canada Labour Code and the Canada Industrial Relations Board Regulations, 2012.
Before I recognize the witnesses, I will mention that we have three new members joining us for Bill C-58: Madame Vignola, Mr. Boulerice and Mr. Sheehan.
Welcome to the committee.
On our first panel, we have, from Unifor, Lana Payne, national president; and from the Public Service Alliance of Canada, we have Chris Aylward, national president; Liam McCarthy, director, negotiations and programs branch; and Daniel Fisher, acting director. Appearing virtually, from the Fédération des travailleurs et travailleuses du Québec, we have Mr. Bolduc, general secretary.
We'll begin with five-minute opening statements. Mr. Aylward will be doing it on behalf of the Public Service Alliance of Canada.
We'll begin with Unifor and Lana Payne for five minutes, please.